Fresh Chopped Salad

A delightful combination of fresh vegetables, nuts, and cheese, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

Ingredients

1	medium green pepper, chopped
1	medium onion, chopped (or 5 green onions, including tops, chopped)
2	small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
⅓	cup cucumber, seeded and chopped
⅓	cup black olives, quartered
1	head lettuce, finely chopped
⅔	cup pine nuts (or ⅔ cup sunflower seeds)
¾	cup feta cheese

Instructions

• 1. Begin by finely chopping the vegetables into small 1/4-inch pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the nuts to the vegetable mixture and gently stir to combine.
  3. Quarter the olives, then incorporate them into the vegetable mix.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese and fold it into the salad.
  5. Finely chop the head of lettuce and mix it with the vegetable blend.
  6. For best results, refrigerate the salad for several hours before serving.
  7. This versatile recipe allows for customization. Feel free to adjust the selection of vegetables and nuts to suit your preferences. Consider adding diced zucchini, red peppers, fresh herbs, or pumpkin seed kernels in any combination that appeals to you and your loved ones.

Jul 18, 2024